Sometimes you deserve a second chance, not because you weren't fabulous the first time, but because the timing and circumstances weren't quite right. You just got overlooked." -Carol Williams
Second Chance Saturday is all about giving deserving posts more exposure. If you see a deserving post that didn't get Featured, be sure to tag Carol in the comment section of any post and watch for it in the next edition of Second Chance Saturday.
Let's Welcome Our First-Time Bloggers:
Note: We don't feature first-time blogs that aren't about real estate or those that appear to be spamming their own blogs. We consider that spamming the site.
Melissa Chandler
Alin M
Adams Smith
Aaron Sperber
Shamal Perera
Kevin Lundy
Teagan Ford
Oleh Odukalets
Jacob Campbell
Holly Furdo
Bobby Bridges
Jorge Sallent
Jason Woods
Riley Marsh
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Know When To Adjust Your Action Steps
By: Lou Ludwig (In memoriam)
"As I see it..."
I Put the Federal Denial Record On Zillow
By: ziya yetis
"You can look at a listing on Zillow and see the price, the taxes, the school ratings, the estimated payment down to the dollar. What you cannot see — what nobody shows you anywhere — is whether the lenders in that market will actually say yes."
Monday Lessons With Dorie - Making Room For What's Next
By: Dorie Dillard Austin TX
"We grow. We change. We meet challenges, build relationships, discover new interests and find opportunities that can take us in directions we never expected"
Today I Turned Down a Request For a CMA
By: Sally Dollar
"A property owner reached out asking for my analysis on a home that had previously sat on the market for six months unsold with another broker."
The Growing Appeal of 721 Exchanges
By: Chase Liggett
"Unlike a traditional 1031 exchange, which requires investors to purchase another property, a 721 exchange allows an owner to contribute a property into a qualifying real estate partnership or fund in exchange for ownership units."
What Can My Real Estate Agent Do That AI Can't
By: Renee Hahn
"AI is changing how we research, analyze and communicate about real estate. I think that's exciting. You shouldn't have to choose between advanced technology and experienced, personalized representation."
Why Every Real Estate Transaction Is Different
By: Ellie McIntire
"Every home, buyer, seller, market, timeline, and set of circumstances brings something different to the table. That’s why having a real estate agent who can adapt to the situation is so important."
Breaking Free From Real Estate Branding Cliches
By: Avery Jules
"Over the years, I’ve noticed just how many clichés dominate real estate branding. And here’s the problem: clichés are the enemy of differentiation."
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This Month's Challenge:
August 2026 AR Challenge: Summer In My Corner of the World
Co-hosted by: Debe Maxwell, CRS and Carol Williams
"Summer means something different depending on where you live. For some, it's long days at the beach and ocean breezes. For others, it's county fairs, harvest season, mountain adventures, festivals, concerts, farmers markets, or family traditions passed down through generations."
Remember to check in on the AR Q&A section. We learn from each other every day.
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Don't miss the upcoming Zoom meetings.
If you don't attend these weekly sessions, you're missing out on one of the best benefits of ActiveRain membership!
11:00 a.m. Pacific time
12:00 p.m. Mountain time (Arizona same as Pacific until Nov 2nd)
1:00 p.m. Central time
2:00 p.m. Eastern time
August 18th - Roundtable
Hosted by: Kat Palmiotti
Ways to be involved in our communities
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Also, be sure not to miss these ActiveRain weekly series:
Kathy Streib's Posts Just For You (Published every Sunday)
Bill Spears Ask An Ambassador (Published every Tuesday)
New to ActiveRain?
Be sure to read Getting Started on ActiveRain by Kat Palmiotti!
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